A German's HONEST Reaction to Canadas Oktoberfest

As the world's biggest Oktoberfest outside Germany a fake? A German's honest verdict.

As a German who just moved to Canada, I got serious FOMO watching my friends celebrate Oktoberfest back home. So I went on a mission to the next best thing: The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, the biggest Bavarian festival outside of Munich with over 700,000 visitors!

But is it an authentic German party, or just a giant tourist trap?

In this vlog, I'm taking you with me to find out. We're leaving my new apartment in Toronto and heading straight into the heart of Canada's German culture. I'm putting everything to the test in an honest review:

🍺 The Beer: Does it taste like real German Bier from a Masskrug?
🥨 The Food: How does the Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Pretzels compare to home?
🎶 The Vibes: Can you find real "Gemütlichkeit" in a Canadian Bierzelt?
🎤 The People: I'll be interviewing locals, fellow Germans, and tourists to get their unfiltered opinions.

By the end of this video, I will give my final verdict. Is this a place where a German expat can feel at home, or is it a pale imitation of the real thing? If you're interested in German culture, life in Canada, or just love a good festival, you don't want to miss this.

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Let me know in the comments: Have you ever been to an Oktoberfest outside of Germany?


TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - The BIG Question: Real Deal or Giant Fake?
00:45 - The Journey
05:00 -Oktoberfest
06:45 - Interview with a US-American
08:50 - Interview with a Canadian
13:50 - My Rating

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